Magic of the Celtic Gods and Goddesses: A Guide to Their Spiritual Power, Healing Energies, and Mystical Joy - Softcover

McColman, Carl; Hinds, Kathryn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1564147835 ISBN 13: 9781564147837

Publisher: Weiser, 2004

Synopsis

Celtic gods and goddesses are among the most popular of deities revered by today's Neo-Pagans, Witches, Wiccans, and Druids. Figures like Brigid, Cernunnos, Rhiannon, and CuChulainn are honored for their magic, their bravery, and their mythical deeds. Among Pagans, the gods and goddesses of Gaul, Ireland, Wales, and the other Celtic lands rank with the Greek, Roman, Norse, and Egyptian pantheons as the most popular and influential deities in the Neo-Pagan movement.

Magic of the Celtic Gods and Goddesses is the first resource available to help Pagans, Witches, and Druids to connect specifically with the Celtic Gods and Goddesses in a truly deep, powerful, and spiritual way. This book will help you:

• Learn the major Irish, Welsh, and continental Celtic deities.
• Discover the major myths and lore associated with each deity.
• Create rituals and magical work appropriate for each deity.
• Understand the psychological archetypes of each God and Goddess.
• Forge true and meaningful relationships with the deities for our time.
• Relate the various gods and goddesses to the Sabbats and Holy Days.

About this title

About the Author

Carl McColman writes about the spiritual life. His books published since 2010 express his love for contemplative, monastic and mystical Christianity. His older books, published before 2005, explored a variety of topics including paganism and goddess spirituality. Carl's work is characterized by an optimistic, expansive understanding of spirituality, rooted in Christianity while embracing the wisdom of the world's contemplative traditions. In his own words, "I am passionate about helping people to embody creative, joyful lives of love and service, formed by prayer, silence, and the wisdom of the saints and mystics." Carl McColman learned the practice of contemplative prayer at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. He is a professed Lay Cistercian -- a layperson under the guidance of Trappist monks. He regularly speaks, teaches and conducts retreats on contemplative Christian practice, and blogs at www.carlmccolman.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Weiser
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1564147835
• ISBN 13: 9781564147837
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 203